HP COBOL II/XL Quick Reference Guide (31500-90015)

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TO, LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO, GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO, and
NOT EQUAL TO, respectively. Although these symbols
represent keywords, they are
not underlined.
; The semicolon is used only to improve readability and is
always optional.
, The comma is used only to improve readability, and is
always optional.
. The period is a terminator or delimiter that is always
required where shown; it must always be entered at the
end of every division name, section name, paragraph
name, and sentence.
^ The caret is occasionally used in examples to represent
an implied decimal point in computer memory.
Shading Features that are part of the 1985 ANSI standard are
shaded. They are accessible through the ANSI85 entry
point.
LG200026_198 In some diagrams and tables, a number appears in the
lower left corner. This number is for HP control
purposes only and should not be interpreted as part of
the diagram or table.